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To make vegan carrot halwa<\/strong> is very easy and this version is soy-free and can be made nut-free. You can also make it with no added sugar too if you use dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carrot halwa reminds me of many childhood memories when my mum used to make it. At that time I was having the non vegan full fat version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This vegan carrot halwa is very easy. However, it does take as long as the non-vegan version to cook which is a full hour or more. So, I tend to make it less often. But when I do make carrot halwa, it is really a treat. And I wondered how I managed to not feature it here until now despite it being my all time favourite dessert!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This carrot halwa is by far healthier. I only used 1 teaspoon of coconut oil as opposed to 1\/2 cup of ghee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Variations:<\/strong>

To make this carrot halwa nut-free, use coconut milk instead; omit the nut toppings and coconut flakes instead.

For sugar-free, soak about 20 – 30 dates (depending on size and sweetness), then process to a puree. Use the date puree instead of sugar. This halwa is actually really delicious with dates. It has a more pronounced caramel flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make Vegan Carrot Halwa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start by soaking the almonds in water.  You can pre-soak the almonds for four hours in cold water or use hot water and just soak during the cooking time of the carrots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile grate the carrots, place in a non-stick heavy bottom pan. Add the sugar or date puree. Cover and cook until carrots are soft and reduced to half the volume. This will take about 40 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can peel the soaked almonds if you like but I don’t find this necessary. Place the almonds and water into a blender and liquify. Sieve through a fine mesh cloth and squeeze out all the juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pour this almond milk into the carrots, add cardamom pods and cook until all liquid has reduced. This will take about 30 – 40 minutes. Stir occasionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the coconut cream if using and the coconut oil and stir well over medium heat for a few minutes. Add raisins, top with some toasted coconut flakes or chopped almonds and serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The halwa can also be placed into a dish to set and cut into squares.
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You might also like these recipes:<\/p>

Butternut & Spaghetti Squash Halwa<\/a><\/p>

Pumpkin Besan Burfi<\/a><\/p>

Sweet Rutabaga (Swede) Squares<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n